What is Kynd Montessori

A nurturing environment. A place where your child can fully immerse themselves in the learning process safely and without judgement. Where their self-discovery journey is supported by the interactions with their peers, educators and family members.

Our Mission

The Kynd mission is to embrace differences and inclusivity, with respect and care. We foster a lifelong love of learning, encouraging children to explore their strengths and their immediate world. We advance the uniqueness of each child through a healthy, safe and fun space.

Embrace Differences

Explore Their World

Advance Interests

Our Philosophy

The Kynd philosophy centres around a sustainable learning environment with natural materials. We believe early childhood education should centre the child’s innate desire to explore and learn. Children thrive emotionally, socially and creatively when their uniqueness is celebrated.

Words from our Director

“I’ve worked in the industry for over 10 years. But I never saw a proper individualised learning environment. That’s why Kynd was born.”

Education & Qualifications:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Working History:

13 years industry experience

Hobbies:

Hanging out with little human beings, going out and enjoying nature

Favourite Quote:

The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn

Yasemin Timtchev

Director

Meet our Educators

Our whole team at Kynd Montessori can’t wait to meet you and your little ones. Get to know our leaders by hovering over their profiles.

Yasemin Timtchev

Approved provider and Director

Yasemin Timtchev

Education & Qualifications:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working History:

13 years industry experience

Hobbies

Early morning walks, Boxing, Yoga and cooking

Favourite Quote:

“The child who has never learned to work by himself, to set goals for his own acts, or to be the master of his own force of will is recognizable in the adult who lets others guide his will and feels a constant need for approval of others." - Maria Montessori

Mella Naidu

Centre Manager and Educational Leader

Mella Naidu

Education & Qualifications:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working History:

11 Years industry experience

Hobbies

Listening to music, singing and photography

Favourite Quote:

“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” – Maria Montessori

Jina Dwaraknath

Toddler Room Leader-Montessori Trainer and Wellbeing Representative

Jina Dwaraknath

Education & Qualifications:

Montessori Teacher, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and working towards Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Degree

Working History:

13 Years industry experience

Hobbies

Yoga and meditation, pilates and cooking

Favourite Quote:

“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and strength, use it to create.” – Maria Montessori

Rose Uguzcu

Preschool Room Leader & Multicultural and Torres Strait Islander Representative

Rose Uguzcu

Education & Qualifications:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and working towards Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Degree

Working History:

9 Years industry experience

Hobbies

Listening to music, reading books about personal development, listening to motivational videos daily and going on nature walks

Favourite Quote:

“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and strength, use it to create.” – Maria Montessori
Rachel

Rachel Kumar

Toddler Room Assistant and Community Representative

Rachel Kumar

Education & Qualifications:

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and working towards Diploma in Early Childhood

Working History:

4 Years industry experience

Hobbies

Sports and following local football teams

Favourite Quote:

“When a child is given a little leeway, he will at once shout, ’I want to do it!’ But in our schools, which have an environment adapted to children’s needs, they say, ‘Help me to do it alone.’”— Maria Montessori

Nadia Mitri

Toddler Room Assistant-Floater and Sustainability Representative

Nadia Mitri

Education & Qualifications:

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working History:

14 Years Industry Experience

Hobbies

Cooking, going for walks and gardening

Favourite Quote:

“The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.” - Maria Montessori

Ramandeep Kaur

Preschool Room Assistant and Munch & Move Representative

Ramandeep Kaur

Education & Qualifications:

Studying toward Certificate 3 in Early childhood

Working History:

1 Year Industry Experience

Hobbies

Cooking and Dancing

Favourite Quote:

“The instructions of the teacher consist then merely in a hint, a touch—enough to give a start to the child. The rest develops of itself.” —Dr. Montessori’s

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